The Gregory Hines Show
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The Gregory Hines Show is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS
. The series premiered on Monday, September 15, 1997 before airing on September 19, 1997 as a part of the network's Block Party
Friday night lineup. It ended its run on February 27, 1998 with 15 episodes aired, out of the 22 that were produced.
It was the only show on the Block Party lineup that was not produced by Miller-Boyett Productions
.
as Ben Stevenson a Publishing agent
and widower taking care of 12-year old son Matty (Brandon Hammond
). Following a year and a half after his wife's death, Ben decides to resume back into his social life, with dating women. Ben soon realizes that he has a lot to re-learn about women just as his son is learning about them for the first time. Even though Ben and Matty hardly had any trouble talking about anything before, now even the simplest conversation has become complicated, especially when the topic is the women in their lives. Now and then Ben would receive advice from his brother Carl (Wendell Pierce
), his father James (Bill Cobbs
) as well as his co-worker Alex (Mark Tymchyshyn
), Alex's ex-wife, Nicole (Robin Riker
) and his assistant Angela (Judith Shelton).
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
. The series premiered on Monday, September 15, 1997 before airing on September 19, 1997 as a part of the network's Block Party
CBS Block Party
CBS Block Party was a programming block that aired on the CBS television network during the 1997-1998 television season. The block was similar to, and was intended as direct competition to, ABC's TGIF lineup and aired on Friday nights from 8pm-10pm ET...
Friday night lineup. It ended its run on February 27, 1998 with 15 episodes aired, out of the 22 that were produced.
It was the only show on the Block Party lineup that was not produced by Miller-Boyett Productions
Miller-Boyett Productions
Miller-Boyett Productions was an American television production company that mainly developed television sitcoms from the 1970s through the 1990s...
.
Premise
The series starred Gregory HinesGregory Hines
Gregory Oliver Hines was an American actor, singer, dancer and choreographer.-Early years:Born in New York City, Hines and his older brother Maurice started dancing at an early age, studying with choreographer Henry LeTang...
as Ben Stevenson a Publishing agent
Publishing
Publishing is the process of production and dissemination of literature or information—the activity of making information available to the general public...
and widower taking care of 12-year old son Matty (Brandon Hammond
Brandon Hammond
Brandon Hammond is an American former child actor who appeared in a string of high profile projects in the 1990s.Hammond's first film role was in Menace II Society where he played the younger version of the main character Caine...
). Following a year and a half after his wife's death, Ben decides to resume back into his social life, with dating women. Ben soon realizes that he has a lot to re-learn about women just as his son is learning about them for the first time. Even though Ben and Matty hardly had any trouble talking about anything before, now even the simplest conversation has become complicated, especially when the topic is the women in their lives. Now and then Ben would receive advice from his brother Carl (Wendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce
Wendell Pierce is an American actor, best known for his work in HBO dramas, including his portrayal of Detective Bunk Moreland in The Wire and trombonist Antoine Batiste in Treme.-Life and career:...
), his father James (Bill Cobbs
Bill Cobbs
Wilbert "Bill" Cobbs is an American film and television actor. He has starred in over 120 television programs and movies.-Life and career:...
) as well as his co-worker Alex (Mark Tymchyshyn
Mark Tymchyshyn
Mark Tymchyshyn is an American actor perhaps best known for his role in George Lopez as Mel Powers, a factory owner.He directed A Lie of the Mind with playwright Sam Shepard. He also has cameo roles in shows such as ER, Monk, Seinfeld and Boston Legal...
), Alex's ex-wife, Nicole (Robin Riker
Robin Riker
Robin Riker is an American actress. She has guest-starred in a number of notable television series, including The Rockford Files, M*A*S*H, The A-Team, Airwolf, Murder, She Wrote, Sliders, Malcolm in the Middle, Pyramid, Six Feet Under, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch among other...
) and his assistant Angela (Judith Shelton).
Cast
- Gregory HinesGregory HinesGregory Oliver Hines was an American actor, singer, dancer and choreographer.-Early years:Born in New York City, Hines and his older brother Maurice started dancing at an early age, studying with choreographer Henry LeTang...
as Ben Stevenson - Brandon HammondBrandon HammondBrandon Hammond is an American former child actor who appeared in a string of high profile projects in the 1990s.Hammond's first film role was in Menace II Society where he played the younger version of the main character Caine...
as Matthew "Matty" Stevenson - Wendell PierceWendell PierceWendell Pierce is an American actor, best known for his work in HBO dramas, including his portrayal of Detective Bunk Moreland in The Wire and trombonist Antoine Batiste in Treme.-Life and career:...
as Carl Stevenson - Mark TymchyshynMark TymchyshynMark Tymchyshyn is an American actor perhaps best known for his role in George Lopez as Mel Powers, a factory owner.He directed A Lie of the Mind with playwright Sam Shepard. He also has cameo roles in shows such as ER, Monk, Seinfeld and Boston Legal...
as Alex Butler - Robin RikerRobin RikerRobin Riker is an American actress. She has guest-starred in a number of notable television series, including The Rockford Files, M*A*S*H, The A-Team, Airwolf, Murder, She Wrote, Sliders, Malcolm in the Middle, Pyramid, Six Feet Under, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch among other...
as Nicole Moran - Bill CobbsBill CobbsWilbert "Bill" Cobbs is an American film and television actor. He has starred in over 120 television programs and movies.-Life and career:...
as James Stevenson - Judith Shelton as Angela Rice (joins cast in episode 17, recurring in series prior to that)
Episodes
| # | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | "Pilot (a.k.a. Square One)" | September 15, 1997 |
| 1-2 | "Basketball Jones" | September 19, 1997 |
| 1-3 | "Flirting with Disaster" | September 26, 1997 |
| 1-4 | "Epilogue to a Kiss" | October 3, 1997 |
| 1-5 | "Boys' Night In" | October 10, 1997 |
| 1-6 | "Catcher on the Train" | October 17, 1997 |
| 1-7 | "Sofa, So Good" | October 24, 1997 |
| 1-8 | "Eight and a Half Months" | October 31, 1997 |
| 1-9 | "The Man Called Uncle" | November 24, 1997 |
| 1-10 | "Three's Not Company" | December 15, 1997 |
| 1-11 | "To Volunteer Is Human" | January 9, 1998 |
| 1-12 | "Love Thy Neighbor" | January 16, 1998 |
| 1-13 | "James Stevenson Stands Alone" | January 23, 1998 |
| 1-14 | "Carpe Diem" | January 30, 1998 |
| 1-15 | "Per Chance to Dance" | February 27, 1998 |
| 1-16 | "Wahunthra" | Never aired |
| 1-17 | "Get Smarter" | Never aired |
| 1-18 | "Anita the Hun" | Never aired |
| 1-19 | "Sister-in-Law, Sister-in-Law" | Never aired |
| 1-20 | "Mug the One You're With" | Never aired |
| 1-21 | "Ben-Her" | Never aired |
| 1-22 | "I'll See You All in Health" | Never aired |